After my bathroom ceiling collapsed, I got my landlord to cover a hotel stay. Here's what I did

… him off I lived with a roommate on a block that was apparently affectionately known by Columbia students as Rat Row … Stories features firstperson accounts of dramatic reallife NYC real estate experiences … Eff this noise … One morning … of habitability Your landlord has to comply with the NYC Housing and Maintenance Code which guarantees you heat hot …

By Celia Young |July 17, 2023 - 9:30AM
Want to try wallpaper in your NYC apartment or brownstone? Here's what you need to know

… coat of paint Thats understandablespending more time at home may have you craving something with a bit more pizzazz … a space from flat to fabulous  Advances in production and application mean todays wallpaper is not your grandmothers … Small Projects + DIY … Renovation … Design + Architecture … Products + Services … bathroom … bedroom … ceilings … …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 3, 2022 - 9:30AM
Need help with soundproofing your NYC apartment? Here’s Brick’s best advice

… of work is not part of their main gig Read How can I get my buildings uncooperative super to actually fix things  A tip … a Sound Transmission Class STC rating a number given to all building materials and a rating of 60 or higher will … are coop and condo owners responsible for and what do buildings take care of The noise from sirens and jackhammers …

By Emily Myers |January 6, 2022 - 9:30AM
Want to raise a dropped ceiling and remove recessed lighting in your NYC apartment? Here's what you need to know

… on that front are much more limited in coop and condo buildings NYCs fire code prevents most multifamily buildings from having exposed wood beams because of … beams cant be exposed  … This is no doubt the case if you live in a multiunit building to be compliant with the NYC …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 15, 2021 - 9:30AM
A West Village one bedroom with a sleeping loft for $1,150,000, no board approval required

… week where we feature a coop for sale by the owner of the building You do not need board approval to buy these … be a legal bedroom   Apartment 6A is located in a sixstory building with 24 units Amenities include a bike room storage …

By Austin Havens-Bowen |March 13, 2020 - 9:00AM